The Chairperson of the National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW), Ms.
Leul Gebreab, conducted seminar in Assab town on December 11 regarding
the proposed proclamation on prohibiting female circumcision.

Outlining the negative consequences of the traditional practice of
circumcision during pregnancy and child delivery, Ms. Leul pointed out
that the necessary opinions and views of the public are being gathered
before officially adopting the proclamation.

The participants of the seminar expressed support to the proposed
proclamation and said that the necessary legal measures should be taken
on people engaged in such harmful practices.

Meanwhile, the NUEW Chairperson noted that women's participation in
education is very low and called on parents to send their children to
school.

Members of the NUEW, Regional Assembly and partner organizations took part in the seminar.